Celebrating Our Spring 2021 Graduates!
Undergraduate Students
Marah A. Abdel Jaber
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
“I would like to thank my dearest family for all of their unconditional support throughout my degree. Without the support of my grandmother and parents, the guidance of my older sisters, and the love of my younger siblings I would not be able to celebrate such an accomplishment. لان حبي لك فوق مستوي الكلام قررت ان اسكت ..... والسلام....... I would also like to give my sincerest thank you to the Political Science department, and a special thank you to Dr. Taeko Hiroi, for encouraging me to pursue greater things and always supporting my aspirations. Thank you to all of the department TA’s who shared their constant love and support throughout this journey, I look forward to seeing everyone’s incredible accomplishments! Finally, congratulations to my sister, Wesam Abdeljaber, who I have the privilege of sharing this great accomplishment with, love you forever Dr. Abdeljaber!”
Daniel A. Arizpe
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
“I would like to dedicate this achievement to my mom and my dad for always being my grounding and motivation to get to where I am today. I want to thank all my friends and peers during this special journey for the experiences I got to share with them. I would also like to have a special thank you to my boss, my mentor, and my friend, Doug Long, for all the wisdom and guidance he has gifted me along the way. Lastly from the bottom of my heart, the professors who have impacted me through the education and opportunities I have received to get to where I am today and where I will stand in the future."
Eduardo Carreon
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
“Este logro se lo dedico a toda mi familia que me apoyaron tanto, en especial a mis papás que estuvieron conmigo siempre y no me dejaron solo las tantas veces que pensé en rendirme. Sin la ayuda y el apoyo de ustedes no estaría aquí. I am extremely thankful for all the support I had all these years from my family, friends and professors."
Litzy Chavero
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Cum Laude
“I would first like to thank my mother and her hard work that has kept me going all these years, and I would like to thank the staff of the Department of Political for being helpful and guiding me through this great experience. Thank you!”
Victor I. Gonzalez
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude
“I would like to thank the Department of Political Science faculty and staff for helping and guiding me these past three years! I would especially like to thank my family and friends for all the support and encouragement these past few years as well! I am excited to see what the future holds! Go Miners!”
Jessica M. Martinez
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Cum Laude
"I would like to thank my family, mentors, advisors, professors, and peers for their endless support throughout my studies at UTEP. The opportunities that I have received have brought me an abundance of joy and shaped me to be who I am now. Congratulations Miners, Class of 2021, on this amazing accomplishment! Picks Up!"
Andrea P. Trillo
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
“This accomplishment has many dedications firstly; I would like to thank my parents, especially my mom for always being there for me and allowing me to follow my dreams. Thank you, grandma, for all your hard work because without you I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you to each one of my teachers, professors, and instructors for helping me get one step closer to achieving my career goals.”
Graduate Students
Kenia G. Guerrero
Masters in Public Administration, Graduate Archer Fellow, Summer 2020
"As my journey at UTEP comes to an end, I want to express my deep gratitude towards my professors, advisors, peers and friends. I’ve come to cherish every single moment I spent on campus during the past 7 years. I came in as a shy 18-year-old too worried about my thick Mexican accent, and I’m now leaving as a 26-year-old a lot more confident, and ready to take on the world. There’s so much people I need to say thank you to, but the main ones would be my parents. Todo lo que hago y todo lo que soy es por ustedes papás. No me alcanzan las palabras para decirles lo agradecida que estoy por su apoyo y amor incondicional."
Anderson Jarvis
Masters in Public Administration
“I want to thank God for His countless blessings. I am thankful for my family’s and friends' unyielding support throughout this journey. I am grateful for my mentors’ and professors’ inspiration and sound advice. On our own, we are individuals. Together, we are a Team!”
Erin J. Magee
Masters in Public Administration
“Dr. Andonoska, Dr. Boyer and Dr. Bretting, your courses were rigorous yet rewarding. Thank you all for challenging me academically. To my husband and two children, thank you for your love, support, and patience during my UTEP journey. Mother, my graduate degree is dedicated to you. Thank you for your prayers, support, and encouragement. I am most grateful to God for this accomplishment that once felt unattainable. Congratulations to my peers…we MASTERED it!”
Brian McFarland
Masters in Public Administration
"To my wife and kiddos, thank you for supporting, encouraging, and motivating me through our journey. Team McFarland, I love you for making it possible to strike a balance between the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy and our graduate degree. To the Department of Political Science, thank you for setting the conditions for me and many others to accomplish an additional step towards our calling. As we embark on our next duty assignment, my story about the insightful and professionals' staff will be forever ingrained in me and shared! #Class71USASMA&Miner"
Sylvia Muro
Masters in Public Administration
"Another life goal complete. I appreciate the love and support from my amazing husband and my two wonderful children throughout this journey of obtaining my master's degree. A big thank you to UTEP faculty and staff who have been a great help and inspiration these past two years. It’s been a wonderful experience. Up next, Doctoral Degree. Go Miners!"
Sandra Nehring
Masters of Arts in Political Science
"This celebration would not be possible without the amazing faculty and staff of the Department of Political Science who became my family away from home. Receiving M.A. in Political Science from UTEP in fact changed my life forever as I will no longer be able to not ask “what if?, under what conditions?” I would like to thank my loving family in Poland and the General Casimir Pulaski Society of El Paso for the unconditional support."
